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Biologist Solves Mystery of Tropical Grasses' Origin
Biologists have found that
rainfall, not temperature,
was the primary trigger for
the evolutionary beginnings
of C4 tropical grasses. ... > full story
Disappearing Ducks?
The loss of wetlands in the
prairie pothole region of
central North America due to
a warmer and drier climate
will negatively affect
millions of waterfowl that
depend on the region for
food, shelter and raising
... > full story
Biofuel Crop Diversity Adds Value, Researchers Say
Diverse biofuel plantings
such as native prairie
attract more beneficial
insects than do single crops
such as corn, scientists
find. Therefore, biofuel
... > full story
Old Hay and Alpine Ibex Horns Reveal How Grasslands Respond to Climate Change
To better understand how
grassland ecosystems respond
to a warming climate and
rising levels of carbon
dioxide -- particularly with
... > full story
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Springtime Sheep Grazing Helps Control Leafy Spurge
December 31, 2009 — Using sheep to control leafy spurge works best if it's done in the spring every year, according to a new ... > full story -
California's Ancient Kelp Forest
November 26, 2009 — The kelp forests off southern California are considered to be some of the most diverse and productive ecosystems on the planet, yet a new study indicates that today's kelp beds are less extensive and ... > full story -
Sustainable Farming May Help Maintain Healthy Climate
November 20, 2009 — Sustainable farming, initially adopted to preserve soil quality for future generations, may also play a role in maintaining a healthy climate, according to ... > full story -
Trees Facilitate Wildfires As A Way To Protect Their Habitat
October 29, 2009 — Fire is often thought of something that trees should be protected from, but a new study suggests that some trees may themselves contribute to the likelihood of wildfires in order to promote their own ... > full story -
In Search Of Wildlife-Friendly Biofuels: Are Native Prairie Plants the Answer?
October 8, 2009 — One of the unintended consequences of crop-based biofuels may be the loss of wildlife habitat, particularly the birds who call this country's grasslands ... > full story -
Livestock Can Help Rangelands Recover From Fires
October 6, 2009 — Scientists in Oregon found that rangelands that have been grazed by cattle recover from fires more effectively than rangelands that have been protected from livestock. These surprising findings could ... > full story -
Butterflies Being Counted In China, Australia And Israel
September 8, 2009 — In the near future, butterflies in China are likely to be monitored using European monitoring methods. Ecologists from several Chinese research institutions and from Germany recently laid the ... > full story -
Creating The Ultimate Drought-Resistant Lawn/Pasture Grass
August 31, 2009 — Bluegrass hybrids ideal for pasture and for lawns could be developed faster using recently developed genetic ... > full story -
Eating 'Ouch-Less' Vaccines Protects Prairie Dogs In The Lab Against Plague
August 5, 2009 — A new oral vaccine against sylvatic plague is showing significant promise in the laboratory as a way to protect prairie dogs and may eventually protect endangered black-footed ferrets who now get the ... > full story -
New Theory Gives More Precise Estimates Of Large-Scale Biodiversity
July 12, 2009 — The Census Bureau is good at profiling the US population by sampling small groups of people. Biologists, however, lack a good theory of how to estimate the richness of life in large areas like the ... > full story
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